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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.92, 773.88 and 258.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.92, 773.88 and 258.64 is: 387.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.92 : 773.88 = 258.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.92/773.88 = 258.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.92x = 773.88 × 258.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.92x = 200,156.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,156.32/515.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.96

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